Company:
Hire Resolve
Industry: Consulting
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: National Certificate
Experience: 5 years
Province: Gauteng
City: Randburg
Field: ICT / Computer
Job Description
- A company that provides personal and vehicle safety services, including stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety, and business fleet optimization, is seeking a Head of Network and Security Engineering to design, implement, and continuously improve a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Develop and execute strategic network and security initiatives aligned with the company’s long-term business goals.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams (IT, DevOps, Product) and engage external partners/auditors to promote best practices and manage third-party risk.
- Oversee the design and implementation of secure network, application, and infrastructure architectures to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience.
- Ensure security measures are seamlessly integrated with organizational systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor and protect the organization’s network from internal and external threats.
- Ensure security best practices are applied throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding and code reviews.
- Regularly conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Oversee continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
- Ensure the organization’s security practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
- Oversee the implementation and use of security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR) for real-time threat and anomaly detection.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability patching, remediation, and audit support.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity or security engineering, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or senior role.
- Appropriate Diploma plus relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications.
- Required Certifications: AWS Security Specialty and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH.
- Advanced Network Security: In-depth understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
- Cloud Security: Solid understanding of security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Endpoint Protection & EDR: Experience with platforms like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- SIEM & Log Analysis: Practical experience with tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel for incident detection.
- Tools & Scripting: Strong experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
- Penetration Testing: Exposure to internal/external testing methodologies and tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP).
- Secure SDLC: Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment.
Method of Application
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